Thousand Island dressing, light: Nutrition Facts
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Thousand Island dressing, light contains 195 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (15.3 g) provides about 30 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 48% from carbohydrates and 2% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in salad dressings and vegetable oils on FoodFactly, where the median is 379 kcal per 100 g across 51 foods.
100 g provides 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 195 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 11.3 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.75 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 11 mg | 4% |
| Sodium C | 955 mg | 42% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 24.1 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 17.3 g | |
| Protein C | 0.83 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 16 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.5 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 27.6 µg | 23% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.049 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.043 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.44 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 16 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 27 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.9 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 14 mg | 1% |
| Potassium C | 202 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.19 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium C | 0 µg | 0% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 2%
- Carbohydrates 48%
- Fat 50%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Fiber1.2 gin the top quarter of salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 0 g)
- Sugars17.3 gin the top quarter of salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 6.7 g)
- Fat11.3 gbelow the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 34.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.75 gin the lowest quarter of salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 5.3 g)
- Sodium955 mgin the top quarter of salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 833 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.43 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water60.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.52 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.74 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 154 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 3,100 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 100 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 65 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 60.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Thousand Island dressing
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Island dressing | 379 | 1.1 g | 14.6 g | 35.1 g |
| Thousand Island dressing, fat free | 132 | 0.55 g | 29.3 g | 1.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salad dressing, thousand island dressing, reduced fat | 195 | 0.83 g | 24.1 g | 11.3 g |
| Salad dressing, honey mustard dressing, reduced calorie | 207 | 0.98 g | 28.3 g | 10 g |
| Honey mustard dressing, light | 207 | 0.98 g | 28.3 g | 10 g |
| Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced fat | 222 | 0.58 g | 31.2 g | 11.5 g |
| French or Catalina dressing, light | 222 | 0.58 g | 31.2 g | 11.5 g |
| Salad dressing, spray-style dressing, assorted flavors | 165 | 0.16 g | 16.6 g | 10.8 g |
| Salad dressing, caesar, low calorie | 110 | 0.3 g | 18.6 g | 4.4 g |
| Caesar dressing, light | 110 | 0.3 g | 18.6 g | 4.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in thousand Island dressing?
100 g of thousand Island dressing has 195 kcal. 1 tablespoon (15.3 g): about 30 kcal. 1 packet (44 g): about 86 kcal. 1 dipping-size container (57 g): about 111 kcal.
How much protein is in thousand Island dressing?
Thousand Island dressing contains 0.83 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.13 g in 1 tablespoon (15.3 g). About 2% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in thousand Island dressing?
Thousand Island dressing has 24.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 17.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in thousand Island dressing?
Thousand Island dressing contains 11.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.75 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does thousand Island dressing contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in thousand Island dressing?
100 g contains 955 mg of sodium, 42% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710227. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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